AU2024204451B2 - Cleaning assembly and smart cleaning device - Google Patents

Abstract

1005366850 A cleaning assembly and a smart cleaning device are provided. The cleaning assembly is capable of being mounted on a machine body of a smart cleaning device, wherein the cleaning assembly includes a connecting plate and a soft cleaning body, the connecting plate and the machine body are detachably connected, when the connecting plate is mounted into or removed 5 from the machine body, the connecting plate moves in a forward direction or a backward direction of the machine body; the cleaning assembly further comprises a liquid containing box. 1005366850

Description

1005366850 27 Jun 2024

CLEANINGASSEMBLY CLEANING ASSEMBLYAND ANDSMART SMART CLEANING CLEANING DEVICE DEVICE CROSS REFERENCE CROSS REFERENCETO TORELATED RELATED APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS

[0001]

[0001] This application This application is is a adivisional divisionalapplication application ofofPCTPCT Application Application No. No. PCT/CN2020/109844, filed on August 18, 2020, which which claims claims prioritypriority to Chinese Patent 2024204451

PCT/CN2020/109844, filed on August 18, 2020, to Chinese Patent

5 5 Application No. Application 201910839233.3filed No. 201910839233.3 filedon onSeptember September05, 05,2019, 2019,which whichisisincorporated incorporatedherein herein by by reference in its entirety. reference in its entirety.

TECHNICALFIELD TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002]

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of smart cleaning devices, and in The present disclosure relates to the technical field of smart cleaning devices, and in

particular, to a cleaning assembly and a smart cleaning device. particular, to a cleaning assembly and a smart cleaning device.

10 10 BACKGROUND BACKGROUND

[0003]

[0003] With the development of technologies, various autonomous cleaning devices, such as With the development of technologies, various autonomous cleaning devices, such as

an autonomous an sweepingrobot, autonomous sweeping robot,ananautonomous autonomous mopping mopping robot, robot, andand a smart a smart cleaningrobot cleaning robotwith with both an both an automatic automatic sweeping sweepingfunction functionand andan an automatic automatic mopping mopping function, function, and and the like. the like. TheThe

autonomous cleaning device may automatically perform cleaning to bring convenience to a user. autonomous cleaning device may automatically perform cleaning to bring convenience to a user.

15 15 By using the autonomous sweeping robot with the automatic mopping function and the automatic By using the autonomous sweeping robot with the automatic mopping function and the automatic

sweeping function sweeping function as as an an example, example, during during mopping mopping operation, operation, usually ausually a liquid containing liquid containing box is box is required to be disposed on the smart cleaning robot to provide a liquid source required for mopping. required to be disposed on the smart cleaning robot to provide a liquid source required for mopping.

A liquid containing box of an existing smart cleaning robot is located at a bottom portion of a A liquid containing box of an existing smart cleaning robot is located at a bottom portion of a

machinebody machine bodyofofthe thesmart smartcleaning cleaningrobot robotand andisis connected connectedtoto the the machine machinebody bodyofofthe thesmart smart 20 20 cleaning robot. Typically, cleaning cloth and the liquid containing box are required to be detached cleaning robot. Typically, cleaning cloth and the liquid containing box are required to be detached

together when replacing the cleaning cloth, and in a case of detaching the liquid containing box, a together when replacing the cleaning cloth, and in a case of detaching the liquid containing box, a

bottom surface of the smart cleaning robot is required to be turned upside down before mounting bottom surface of the smart cleaning robot is required to be turned upside down before mounting

or detaching the liquid containing box. In a case of mounting and detaching the liquid containing or detaching the liquid containing box. In a case of mounting and detaching the liquid containing

box in this way, the smart cleaning robot is required to be turned upside down, which may easily box in this way, the smart cleaning robot is required to be turned upside down, which may easily cause collision and damages to a top surface of the smart cleaning robot, and may further easily 19 Dec 2025 damage a sensor on the top surface of the smart cleaning robot, resulting in relatively great economic loss. In addition, if there is a leakage in the liquid containing box, a leaked liquid may directly flow to an inner portion of the smart cleaning robot through gaps in the bottom surface 5 during mounting and detaching of the liquid containing box, thereby causing damages to circuits and components inside the smart cleaning robot to generate irreparable problems. 2024204451

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0004] An aspect of the present invention provides a cleaning assembly, capable of being mounted on a machine body of a smart cleaning device, wherein: 10 [0005] the cleaning assembly includes a connecting plate and a soft cleaning body, the connecting plate and the machine body are detachably connected, when the connecting plate is mounted into or removed from the machine body, the connecting plate moves in a forward direction or a backward direction of the machine body; the cleaning assembly further includes a liquid containing box, and the connecting plate is secured to the machine body via the liquid 15 containing box, wherein when the connecting plate is mounted into the machine body, the connecting plate is mounted at a bottom portion of the liquid containing box through a guide structure.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the liquid containing box is an electric-control water tank. 20 [0007] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the connecting plate is mounted into the machine body, the connecting plate is located below the liquid containing box.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the connecting plate and the soft cleaning body are detachably connected.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the connecting plate and the 25 soft cleaning body are detachably connected through a slide assembly, the slide assembly includes a mounting groove and a guide bar which are mutually matched, the mounting groove is provided on one of the connecting plate and the soft cleaning body, and the guide bar is disposed on the other one of the connecting plate and the soft cleaning body, and the guide bar is operatively inserted into the mounting groove to connect the soft cleaning body to the connecting plate, and 30 operatively gets out of the mounting groove to separate the soft cleaning body from the connecting plate. 19 Dec 2025

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a first end of the mounting groove is a mounting end, and a second end of the mounting groove is a stop end, the guide bar is operatively inserted into or operatively gets out of the mounting groove through the mounting end, 5 and is prevented from getting out of the mounting groove through the stop end.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first end of the mounting groove is sealed and the second end of the mounting groove is of an opening structure. 2024204451

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the connecting plate is mounted into the machine body, the connecting plate is mounted at a bottom portion of the liquid 10 containing box through a guide structure.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, after the connecting plate is mounted into the machine body, the connecting plate is capable of floating upward or downward relative to the liquid containing box.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one of a surface of a 15 side of the liquid containing box facing the connecting plate and a surface of a side of the connecting plate facing the liquid containing box is provided with an elastic part, and after the connecting plate is mounted at the bottom portion of the liquid containing box, the connecting plate is in elastic contact with the liquid containing box.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the elastic part includes a 20 plurality of elastic buttons disposed apart from each other.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the guide structure includes a guide protrusion and a guide groove which are mutually matched, the guide protrusion is disposed on one of the connecting plate and the liquid containing box, and the guide groove is disposed on the other one of the connecting plate and the liquid containing box, wherein a thickness of the 25 guide protrusion is less than a depth of the guide groove.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, after being mounted on the liquid containing box, the connecting plate is connected to the liquid containing box through a connecting structure, the connecting structure includes a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure which are mutually matched, wherein the first connecting structure is 30 disposed on the liquid containing box, and the second connecting structure is disposed on the connecting plate.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the connecting structure further 19 Dec 2025

includes a control structure, the control structure is disposed on one of the liquid containing box and the connecting plate and is configured to control the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure to be connected with each other or to be separated from each other. 5 [0019] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control structure is disposed on the connecting plate, and is integrated with the second connecting structure.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, liquid in the liquid containing box is firstly conveyed to inside of the smart cleaning device and finally conveyed to the soft 2024204451

cleaning body. 10 [0021] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a water path plate is disposed inside the smart cleaning device, and a water inlet of the water path plate is connected to a water outlet passage of the liquid containing box.

[0022] Another aspect of the present invention provides a smart cleaning device, including a machine body and a cleaning assembly, the cleaning assembly being capable of being mounted on 15 the machine body, wherein:

[0023] the cleaning assembly includes a connecting plate and a soft cleaning body, the cleaning assembly is detachably connected to the machine body through the connecting plate, when the connecting plate is mounted into or removed from the machine body, the connecting plate moves in a forward direction or a backward direction of the machine body; the smart cleaning device 20 further includes a liquid containing box, and the connecting plate is secured to the machine body via the liquid containing box, wherein when the connecting plate is mounted into the machine body, the connecting plate is mounted at a bottom portion of the liquid containing box through a guide structure.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the connecting plate is 25 mounted into or removed from the machine body, the connecting plate is mounted into or removed from the liquid containing box.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] The features, the advantages and technical effects of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 30 [0026] FIG. 1 illustrates an exploded view of a smart cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a smart cleaning device from another viewing

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[0028]

[0028] FIG. 33 illustrates FIG. illustrates ananaxonometric axonometric view view of of a a smart cleaning device smart cleaning according to device according to an an embodiment of the present disclosure; embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029]

[0029] FIG. 4 illustrates an axonometric view of a smart cleaning device with a soft cleaning FIG. 4 illustrates an axonometric view of a smart cleaning device with a soft cleaning

5 5 body removed from another viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; body removed from another viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030]

[0030] FIG. 5 illustrates an axonometric view of a machine body according to an embodiment FIG. 5 illustrates an axonometric view of a machine body according to an embodiment

of the present disclosure; of the present disclosure; 2024204451

[0031]

[0031] FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded view illustrating a connecting structure between a support FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded view illustrating a connecting structure between a support

plate and a water tank according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; plate and a water tank according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

10 10 [0032]

[0032] FIG. 7 illustrates an exploded view illustrating a connecting structure of a support plate FIG. 7 illustrates an exploded view illustrating a connecting structure of a support plate

and a water tank from another angle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and a water tank from another angle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033]

[0033] FIG. 8 illustrates an exploded view illustrating a connecting structure between a support FIG. 8 illustrates an exploded view illustrating a connecting structure between a support

plate and a control structure disposed on the support plate according to an embodiment of the plate and a control structure disposed on the support plate according to an embodiment of the

present disclosure; present disclosure;

15 15 [0034]

[0034] FIG. 9 illustrates an enlarged view of a partial structure at a position A in FIG. 8; FIG. 9 illustrates an enlarged view of a partial structure at a position A in FIG. 8;

[0035]

[0035] FIG. 10 illustrates a schematic structural view of an integrated structure of a second FIG. 10 illustrates a schematic structural view of an integrated structure of a second

hook and a control structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; hook and a control structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036]

[0036] FIG. 11 illustrates a schematic structural view of a connecting structure of a support FIG. 11 illustrates a schematic structural view of a connecting structure of a support

plate and a control structure disposed on the support plate according to an embodiment of the plate and a control structure disposed on the support plate according to an embodiment of the

20 20 present disclosure; and present disclosure; and

[0037]

[0037] FIG. 12 illustrates an enlarged view of a partial structure at a position B in FIG. 11. FIG. 12 illustrates an enlarged view of a partial structure at a position B in FIG. 11.

[0038]

[0038] In the drawings: In the drawings:

[0039]

[0039] 1. 1. Smart cleaningrobot; Smart cleaning robot;

[0040]

[0040] 100. 100. Machine body; Machine body;

25 25 [0041]

[0041] 10. 10. Drive system;101. Drive system; 101.Drive Drive wheel wheel module; module; 102. Driven 102. Driven wheel; wheel;

[0042]

[0042] 11. Cliffsensor; 11. Cliff sensor;

[0043]

[0043] 12. 12. Human-machine interaction system; Human-machine interaction system;

[0044]

[0044] 13. 13. Dry cleaningportion; Dry cleaning portion;131. 131. Brushroll; Brushroll; 132. 132. Side Side brush; brush;

[0045]

[0045] 14- Frontportion; 14- Front portion; 30 30 [0046]

[0046] 15- Rearportion; 15- Rear portion;

[0047]

[0047] 16- Fanmounting 16- Fan mounting position; position;

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[0048] 200. Cleaning 200. Cleaning assembly; assembly; 27 Jun 2024

[0049]

[0049] 20. Support 20. Support plate; plate;201. 201.Guide Guide protrusion; protrusion;202. 202.Second Secondhook; hook; 203. 203.Mounting groove; Mounting groove;

204. Notch; 205. Elastic part; 206. Water through hole; 207. Mounting opening; 204. Notch; 205. Elastic part; 206. Water through hole; 207. Mounting opening;

[0050]

[0050] 21. Cleaning cloth; 211. Guide bar; 21. Cleaning cloth; 211. Guide bar;

5 5 [0051]

[0051] 22. Water tank; 221. Guide groove; 222. First hook; 22. Water tank; 221. Guide groove; 222. First hook;

[0052]

[0052] 23. Control structure; 231. Mounting frame; 232. Operating part; 23. Control structure; 231. Mounting frame; 232. Operating part;

[0053]

[0053] 24. Button; 24. Button; 2024204451

[0054]

[0054] 25. Same-course water path plate; and 251. Water outlet. 25. Same-course water path plate; and 251. Water outlet.

[0055]

[0055] In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to designate same or similar In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to designate same or similar

10 10 components. The drawings are not drawn to actual scale. components. The drawings are not drawn to actual scale.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF OF DRAWINGS DRAWINGS

[0056]

[0056] Features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of the present disclosure will Features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of the present disclosure will

be described in detail below. In the following description, numerous specific details are described be described in detail below. In the following description, numerous specific details are described

to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, it would be obvious to to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, it would be obvious to

15 15 one of ordinary skill in the art that the present disclosure may be practiced without some of these one of ordinary skill in the art that the present disclosure may be practiced without some of these

specific details herein. The following description of the embodiments is merely for providing a specific details herein. The following description of the embodiments is merely for providing a

better understanding of the present disclosure by illustrating embodiments of the present disclosure. better understanding of the present disclosure by illustrating embodiments of the present disclosure.

In the drawings and the description below, at least part of well-known structures and techniques In the drawings and the description below, at least part of well-known structures and techniques

are not illustrated, to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present disclosure; and dimensions of some are not illustrated, to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present disclosure; and dimensions of some

20 20 structures may be exaggerated for clarity. Furthermore, the described features, structures or structures may be exaggerated for clarity. Furthermore, the described features, structures or

characteristics below may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. characteristics below may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0057]

[0057] The direction words appearing in the following description illustrate directions in the The direction words appearing in the following description illustrate directions in the

drawings, and do not limit specific structures of the cleaning assembly 200 and the smart cleaning drawings, and do not limit specific structures of the cleaning assembly 200 and the smart cleaning

device of the present disclosure. In the description of the present disclosure, it should further be device of the present disclosure. In the description of the present disclosure, it should further be

25 25 noted that the terms "mounting" and "connecting" should be understood in a broad sense unless noted that the terms "mounting" and "connecting" should be understood in a broad sense unless

specified and limited otherwise, for example, the term “connecting” may indicate fixed connecting specified and limited otherwise, for example, the term "connecting" may indicate fixed connecting

or detachable connecting, or integrated connecting, or direct connecting or indirect connecting. or detachable connecting, or integrated connecting, or direct connecting or indirect connecting.

For one of ordinary skill in the art, specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure For one of ordinary skill in the art, specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure

can be understood according to specific situations. can be understood according to specific situations.

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[0058]

[0058] Embodimentsofofthe Embodiments thepresent presentdisclosure disclosure provides provides aa smart smart cleaning cleaning device, device, by by which which 27 Jun 2024

every time a soft cleaning body is replaced, a liquid containing box is not required to be removed, every time a soft cleaning body is replaced, a liquid containing box is not required to be removed,

and the soft cleaning body can be removed by only detaching a connecting plate in a forward or and the soft cleaning body can be removed by only detaching a connecting plate in a forward or

backwarddirection backward direction of of aa machine machinebody, body,thereby therebyfacilitating facilitating operation operation while while avoiding avoiding damages damages

5 5 easily caused to the smart cleaning device by removing of the liquid containing box of the prior easily caused to the smart cleaning device by removing of the liquid containing box of the prior

art. art.

[0059]

[0059] To better understand the present disclosure, the smart cleaning device and the cleaning To better understand the present disclosure, the smart cleaning device and the cleaning 2024204451

assembly 200 according to embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below assembly 200 according to embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below

with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 12. with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 12.

10 10 [0060]

[0060] Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 12, FIG. 1 illustrates an exploded view of a smart cleaning Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 12, FIG. 1 illustrates an exploded view of a smart cleaning

device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view

of a smart cleaning device from another viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present of a smart cleaning device from another viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present

disclosure; FIG. 3 illustrates an axonometric view of a smart cleaning device according to an disclosure; FIG. 3 illustrates an axonometric view of a smart cleaning device according to an

embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 illustrates an axonometric view of a smart cleaning embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 illustrates an axonometric view of a smart cleaning

15 15 device from another angle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 5 illustrates device from another angle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 5 illustrates

an axonometric view of a machine body 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; an axonometric view of a machine body 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded view of a connecting structure of a support plate 20 and a water tank FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded view of a connecting structure of a support plate 20 and a water tank

according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 7 illustrates an exploded view of a according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 7 illustrates an exploded view of a

connecting structure connecting structure between a support between a support plate plate 20 20 and and a a water water tank tank from another viewing from another viewing angle angle 20 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 8 illustrates an exploded view of a according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 8 illustrates an exploded view of a

connecting structure between a support plate 20 and a control structure 23 disposed on the support connecting structure between a support plate 20 and a control structure 23 disposed on the support

plate 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 9 illustrates an enlarged view plate 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 9 illustrates an enlarged view

of a partial structure at a position A in FIG. 8; FIG. 10 illustrates a schematic structural view of an of a partial structure at a position A in FIG. 8; FIG. 10 illustrates a schematic structural view of an

integrated structure of a second hook 202 and a control structure 23 according to an embodiment integrated structure of a second hook 202 and a control structure 23 according to an embodiment

25 25 of the present disclosure; FIG. 11 illustrates a schematic structural view of a connecting structure of the present disclosure; FIG. 11 illustrates a schematic structural view of a connecting structure

between a support plate 20 and a control structure 23 disposed on the support plate 20 according between a support plate 20 and a control structure 23 disposed on the support plate 20 according

to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and FIG. 12 illustrates an enlarged view of a partial to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and FIG. 12 illustrates an enlarged view of a partial

structure at a position B in FIG. 11. structure at a position B in FIG. 11.

[0061]

[0061] Terminologies: Terminologies:

30 30 [0062]

[0062] Forward: A forward direction of a smart cleaning device. Forward: A forward direction of a smart cleaning device.

[0063]

[0063] Backward: A direction opposite to the forward direction of the smart cleaning device. Backward: A direction opposite to the forward direction of the smart cleaning device.

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[0064] Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 7, a smart cleaning device according to an embodiment of Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 7, a smart cleaning device according to an embodiment of 27 Jun 2024

the present the present disclosure disclosureincludes includesa machine a machinebody body 100 100 and and aa cleaning cleaning assembly assembly 200. 200. The The machine machine

body 100 is configured to carry various functional components of the smart cleaning device. The body 100 is configured to carry various functional components of the smart cleaning device. The

cleaning assembly 200 is detachably disposed on the machine body 100. In a case that the cleaning cleaning assembly 200 is detachably disposed on the machine body 100. In a case that the cleaning

5 5 assembly 200 is mounted into or detached from the machine body 100, the cleaning assembly 200 assembly 200 is mounted into or detached from the machine body 100, the cleaning assembly 200

maymove may moveininthe theforward forwardororthe the backward backwarddirection direction of of the the machine body100. machine body 100.In In some someoptional optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the cleaning assembly 200 includes a liquid containing box, embodiments of the present disclosure, the cleaning assembly 200 includes a liquid containing box, 2024204451

a connecting plate, and a soft cleaning body which are arranged in a stacked mode. The connecting a connecting plate, and a soft cleaning body which are arranged in a stacked mode. The connecting

plate is mounted at a bottom portion of the liquid containing box through a guide structure, and plate is mounted at a bottom portion of the liquid containing box through a guide structure, and

10 10 after the connecting plate is mounted at the bottom portion of the liquid containing box, the after the connecting plate is mounted at the bottom portion of the liquid containing box, the

connecting plate is capable of floating upward or downward relative to the liquid containing box. connecting plate is capable of floating upward or downward relative to the liquid containing box.

In some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the smart cleaning device is a smart In some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the smart cleaning device is a smart

cleaning robot 1, the connecting plate is a support plate 20, the soft cleaning body is a cleaning cleaning robot 1, the connecting plate is a support plate 20, the soft cleaning body is a cleaning

cloth 21, and the liquid containing box is a water tank 22. cloth 21, and the liquid containing box is a water tank 22.

15 15 [0065]

[0065] For the smart cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, For the smart cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure,

in some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the guide structure includes a guide in some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the guide structure includes a guide

protrusion 201 and a guide groove 221 which are mutually matched. The guide protrusion 201 is protrusion 201 and a guide groove 221 which are mutually matched. The guide protrusion 201 is

disposed on disposed on the the support support plate plate 20. 20. The guide groove The guide groove221 221isisdisposed disposedononthe thewater watertank tank22. 22.A A thickness of the guide protrusion 201 is less than a depth of the guide groove 221, so that the thickness of the guide protrusion 201 is less than a depth of the guide groove 221, SO that the

20 20 support plate 20 is capable of floating upward or downward relative to the water tank 22 after support plate 20 is capable of floating upward or downward relative to the water tank 22 after

being mounted at the bottom portion of the water tank 22. Optionally, the thickness of the guide being mounted at the bottom portion of the water tank 22. Optionally, the thickness of the guide

protrusion 201 refers to a thickness of the guide protrusion 201 in a height direction of the smart protrusion 201 refers to a thickness of the guide protrusion 201 in a height direction of the smart

cleaning robot 1, and the depth of the guide groove 221 refers to a depth of the guide groove 221 cleaning robot 1, and the depth of the guide groove 221 refers to a depth of the guide groove 221

in the height direction of the smart cleaning robot 1. in the height direction of the smart cleaning robot 1.

25 25 [0066]

[0066] It should be understood that the guide structure is not limited to the above structure, It should be understood that the guide structure is not limited to the above structure,

and the structure of the guide structure may further be configured in a way that the guide structure and the structure of the guide structure may further be configured in a way that the guide structure

includes a guide protrusion 201 and a guide groove 221 which are mutually matched, wherein the includes a guide protrusion 201 and a guide groove 221 which are mutually matched, wherein the

guide protrusion 201 is disposed on the water tank 22, the guide groove 221 is formed in the guide protrusion 201 is disposed on the water tank 22, the guide groove 221 is formed in the

support plate 20, where a thickness of the guide protrusion 201 is less than a depth of the guide support plate 20, where a thickness of the guide protrusion 201 is less than a depth of the guide

30 30 groove 221, so that the support plate 20 is capable of floating upward and downward relative to groove 221, SO that the support plate 20 is capable of floating upward and downward relative to

the water tank 22 after being mounted at the bottom portion of the water tank 22. The thickness of the water tank 22 after being mounted at the bottom portion of the water tank 22. The thickness of

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the guide protrusion 201 specifically refers to a thickness of the guide protrusion 201 in a height the guide protrusion 201 specifically refers to a thickness of the guide protrusion 201 in a height 27 Jun 2024

direction of the smart cleaning robot 1, and the depth of the guide groove 221 refers to a depth of direction of the smart cleaning robot 1, and the depth of the guide groove 221 refers to a depth of

the guide groove 221 in the height direction of the smart cleaning robot 1. The design of the guide the guide groove 221 in the height direction of the smart cleaning robot 1. The design of the guide

structure is only required to meet mounting requirements of the water tank 22 and the support plate structure is only required to meet mounting requirements of the water tank 22 and the support plate

5 5 20, and to ensure that the support plate 20 is movable in the forward direction or the backward 20, and to ensure that the support plate 20 is movable in the forward direction or the backward

direction of the smart cleaning robot 1. Optionally, the design of the guide structure is further direction of the smart cleaning robot 1. Optionally, the design of the guide structure is further

required to satisfy that after the support plate 20 capable of floating upward or downward to the required to satisfy that after the support plate 20 capable of floating upward or downward to the 2024204451

water tank 22 after the support plate 20 being mounted on the water tank 22. water tank 22 after the support plate 20 being mounted on the water tank 22.

[0067]

[0067] In the smart cleaning device according to the embodiment of the presents of disclosure, In the smart cleaning device according to the embodiment of the presents of disclosure,

10 10 the cleaning the cleaning assembly 200, as assembly 200, as aa whole, whole, is is removable from the removable from the machine machinebody body100 100ofofthe thesmart smart cleaning robot 1 in the forward direction or the backward direction of the smart cleaning robot 1, cleaning robot 1 in the forward direction or the backward direction of the smart cleaning robot 1,

and the and the support support plate plate 20 20 is is also alsoremovable removable from the main from the bodyofofthe main body the smart smart cleaning cleaning robot robot 11 independently independently inin theforward the forward direction direction or the or the backward backward direction direction of theofsmart the smart cleaning cleaning robot 1. robot 1.

[0068]

[0068] Further referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, in the smart cleaning device according to the Further referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, in the smart cleaning device according to the

15 15 embodiments of the present disclosure, further, the support plate 20 is connected to the water tank embodiments of the present disclosure, further, the support plate 20 is connected to the water tank

22 through a connecting structure after the support plate is mounted on the water tank 22. The 22 through a connecting structure after the support plate is mounted on the water tank 22. The

connecting structure includes a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure which connecting structure includes a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure which

are disposed on the water tank 22 and the support plate 20, respectively, and mutually matched. In are disposed on the water tank 22 and the support plate 20, respectively, and mutually matched. In

some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the first connecting structure is a first hook some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the first connecting structure is a first hook

20 20 222 disposed 222 disposed on on the the water water tank tank 22, 22, and and the the second second connecting connectingstructure structure is is aa second second hook 202 hook 202

disposed on the support plate 20. After the support plate 20 is mounted at the bottom portion of disposed on the support plate 20. After the support plate 20 is mounted at the bottom portion of

the water tank 22 through the guide structure, the first hook 222 and the second hook 202 may be the water tank 22 through the guide structure, the first hook 222 and the second hook 202 may be

mutually clamped, to achieve a stable connection between the support plate 20 and the water tank mutually clamped, to achieve a stable connection between the support plate 20 and the water tank

22. 22.

25 25 [0069]

[0069] Further referring to FIG. 8 to FIG. 12, optionally, the connecting structure further Further referring to FIG. 8 to FIG. 12, optionally, the connecting structure further

includes a control structure 23 which is disposed on the support plate 20 and is configured to includes a control structure 23 which is disposed on the support plate 20 and is configured to

control the first hook 222 and the second hook 202 to be connected with each other and to be control the first hook 222 and the second hook 202 to be connected with each other and to be

separated fromeach separated from each other. other. In In some some optional optional embodiments embodiments of thedisclosure, of the present present disclosure, the control the control

structure 23 and the second hook 202 are integrated. The control structure 23 includes a mounting structure 23 and the second hook 202 are integrated. The control structure 23 includes a mounting

30 30 frame 231, wherein the mounting frame 231 is movably disposed on the support plate 20, and the frame 231, wherein the mounting frame 231 is movably disposed on the support plate 20, and the

second hook 202 is connected to an end of the mounting frame 231, so that the second hook 202 second hook 202 is connected to an end of the mounting frame 231, SO that the second hook 202

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is capable of moving to a stop position or an escaping position under drive of the mounting frame is capable of moving to a stop position or an escaping position under drive of the mounting frame 27 Jun 2024

231; and an operating part 232, disposed at the other end of the mounting frame 231 and opposite 231; and an operating part 232, disposed at the other end of the mounting frame 231 and opposite

to the second hook 202, so as to control the mounting frame 231 to move. The operation process to the second hook 202, SO as to control the mounting frame 231 to move. The operation process

is as follows: in a case that the operating part 232 is pressed towards an inner part of the machine is as follows: in a case that the operating part 232 is pressed towards an inner part of the machine

5 5 body of the smart cleaning robot 1, the whole control structure 23 moves towards the inner part of body of the smart cleaning robot 1, the whole control structure 23 moves towards the inner part of

the machine body of the smart cleaning robot 1, and in this case, the second hook 202 is driven by the machine body of the smart cleaning robot 1, and in this case, the second hook 202 is driven by

the control structure 23 to move towards the inner part of the body of the smart cleaning robot 1 the control structure 23 to move towards the inner part of the body of the smart cleaning robot 1 2024204451

to the escaping position, so that the first hook 222 is separated from the second hook 202; after the to the escaping position, SO that the first hook 222 is separated from the second hook 202; after the

first hook 222 is separated from the second hook 202, the support plate 20 may be further removed first hook 222 is separated from the second hook 202, the support plate 20 may be further removed

10 10 from the water tank 22 along the guide structure conveniently. After the cleaning cloth 21 is from the water tank 22 along the guide structure conveniently. After the cleaning cloth 21 is

replaced, and the support plate 20 is mounted at the bottom portion of the water tank 22 again, the replaced, and the support plate 20 is mounted at the bottom portion of the water tank 22 again, the

second hook 202 is located at the stop position under limit of the guide protrusion 201, so that the second hook 202 is located at the stop position under limit of the guide protrusion 201, SO that the

first hook first hook 222 and the 222 and the second secondhook hook 202202 are are connected connected withwith each each other, other, achieving achieving a stable a stable

connection between the water tank 22 and the support plate 20. connection between the water tank 22 and the support plate 20.

15 15 [0070]

[0070] In some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the guide protrusion 201 is In some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the guide protrusion 201 is

disposed on the support plate 20 and is of an elastic structural body. In a case that the second hook disposed on the support plate 20 and is of an elastic structural body. In a case that the second hook

202 moves to the escaping position, the guide protrusion 201 may be extruded by the second hook 202 moves to the escaping position, the guide protrusion 201 may be extruded by the second hook

202 to elastically deform, so that the first hook 222 is separated from the second hook 202. In a 202 to elastically deform, SO that the first hook 222 is separated from the second hook 202. In a

case that the second hook 202 moves to the stop position, the guide protrusion 201 is recovered to case that the second hook 202 moves to the stop position, the guide protrusion 201 is recovered to

20 20 the original state, so that the first hook 222 is connected to the second hook 202. the original state, SO that the first hook 222 is connected to the second hook 202.

[0071]

[0071] It should be understood that the control structure 23 may be, but is not limited to, the It should be understood that the control structure 23 may be, but is not limited to, the

above-mentioned structure. The control structure 23 may alternatively be disposed on the water above-mentioned structure. The control structure 23 may alternatively be disposed on the water

tank 22, and may be optionally integrated with the first hook 222, so that the first hook 222 and tank 22, and may be optionally integrated with the first hook 222, SO that the first hook 222 and

the second hook 202 can be controlled to be connected with each other and to be separated from the second hook 202 can be controlled to be connected with each other and to be separated from

25 25 each other. each other.

[0072]

[0072] Further referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 12, in the smart cleaning device according Further referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 12, in the smart cleaning device according

to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the support plate 20 and the cleaning cloth 21 are to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the support plate 20 and the cleaning cloth 21 are

detachably connected through a slide assembly. The slide assembly includes a mounting groove detachably connected through a slide assembly. The slide assembly includes a mounting groove

203 and a guide bar 211 which are mutually matched. In some optional embodiments of the present 203 and a guide bar 211 which are mutually matched. In some optional embodiments of the present

30 30 disclosure, the mounting groove 203 is provided on the support plate 20, the guide bar 211 is disclosure, the mounting groove 203 is provided on the support plate 20, the guide bar 211 is

disposed on the cleaning cloth 21, and the guide bar 211 may be inserted into the mounting groove disposed on the cleaning cloth 21, and the guide bar 211 may be inserted into the mounting groove

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203 to connect the cleaning cloth 21 to the support plate 20, and may get out of the mounting 203 to connect the cleaning cloth 21 to the support plate 20, and may get out of the mounting 27 Jun 2024

groove 203 to separate the cleaning cloth 21 from the support plate 20. In this way, in a case that groove 203 to separate the cleaning cloth 21 from the support plate 20. In this way, in a case that

the cleaning cloth 21 is required to be removed, the cleaning cloth 21 can be directly removed the cleaning cloth 21 is required to be removed, the cleaning cloth 21 can be directly removed

from the support plate 20 for being replaced or washed, which facilitates operation, and further from the support plate 20 for being replaced or washed, which facilitates operation, and further

5 5 resolving the existing technical problem that great economic loss is further caused by irreparable resolving the existing technical problem that great economic loss is further caused by irreparable

problems due to damages to the sensors of the smart cleaning robot 1 and even to the circuits and problems due to damages to the sensors of the smart cleaning robot 1 and even to the circuits and

components inside the smart cleaning robot 1 as the smart cleaning robot 1 is easily collided and components inside the smart cleaning robot 1 as the smart cleaning robot 1 is easily collided and 2024204451

damaged in a case of turning the smart cleaning robot 1 upside down for removing the water tank damaged in a case of turning the smart cleaning robot 1 upside down for removing the water tank

22 along with the support plate 20 when replacing of the cleaning cloth 21. The support plate 20 22 along with the support plate 20 when replacing of the cleaning cloth 21. The support plate 20

10 10 is detachably connected to the water tank 22. In a case that the support plate 20 is mounted into or is detachably connected to the water tank 22. In a case that the support plate 20 is mounted into or

removed from the machine body 100, the support plate 20 moves in the forward direction or the removed from the machine body 100, the support plate 20 moves in the forward direction or the

backward direction of the machine body 100 for removing the cleaning cloth 21 together with the backward direction of the machine body 100 for removing the cleaning cloth 21 together with the

support plate 20 from the water tank 22 of the smart cleaning robot 1. In a case of being mounted support plate 20 from the water tank 22 of the smart cleaning robot 1. In a case of being mounted

into or removed from the water tank 22, the support plate 20 of the cleaning assembly 200 moves into or removed from the water tank 22, the support plate 20 of the cleaning assembly 200 moves

15 15 in the forward direction or backward direction of the machine body 100 and the forward direction in the forward direction or backward direction of the machine body 100 and the forward direction

or backward direction of the machine body 100 is typically the horizontal direction, so the support or backward direction of the machine body 100 is typically the horizontal direction, SO the support

plate 20 plate 20 with the cleaning with the cleaning cloth cloth 21 21 is is mounted andremoved mounted and removedmore more conveniently. conveniently. Further,thethe Further,

technical problem technical that the problem that the smart smart cleaning cleaning robot robot 11 is is required required to to be be turned turned upside upside down downforfor dismounting the cleaning assembly 200 in the prior art is solved, and thus, the cleaning assembly dismounting the cleaning assembly 200 in the prior art is solved, and thus, the cleaning assembly

20 20 200 is replaced and maintained more conveniently. It can be understood that the smart cleaning 200 is replaced and maintained more conveniently. It can be understood that the smart cleaning

device may device maybe, be,but butisisnot notlimited limitedto,to,the thesmart smartcleaning cleaningrobot robot 1. 1. In In some some other other optional optional

embodiments, the smart cleaning device may alternatively be a solar panel cleaning apparatus or embodiments, the smart cleaning device may alternatively be a solar panel cleaning apparatus or

a building exterior wall cleaning apparatus. a building exterior wall cleaning apparatus.

[0073]

[0073] It should be understood that the cleaning assembly 200 may not be limited to the above It should be understood that the cleaning assembly 200 may not be limited to the above

25 25 structure. In other optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the mounting groove 203 may structure. In other optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the mounting groove 203 may

alternatively be provided on the cleaning cloth 21, and the guide bar 211 may alternatively be alternatively be provided on the cleaning cloth 21, and the guide bar 211 may alternatively be

provided on the support plate 20, as long as the support plate 20 and the cleaning cloth 21 can be provided on the support plate 20, as long as the support plate 20 and the cleaning cloth 21 can be

easily mounted easily mounted and and removed. removed.

[0074]

[0074] For example, For example, inin the the embodiments embodimentsillustrated illustrated in in FIG. FIG. 11 and andFIG. FIG.12, 12,the themounting mounting 30 30 groove 203 is provided at an end portion of a side of the support plate 20 away from the machine groove 203 is provided at an end portion of a side of the support plate 20 away from the machine

body 100, and the guide bar 211 is disposed on a position of the cleaning cloth 21 corresponding body 100, and the guide bar 211 is disposed on a position of the cleaning cloth 21 corresponding

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to the to the mounting groove203, mounting groove 203,namely namely an an end end portion portion of the of the cleaning cleaning cloth cloth 21. 21. It should It should be be 27 Jun 2024

understood that in some other optional embodiments, the mounting groove 203 may alternatively understood that in some other optional embodiments, the mounting groove 203 may alternatively

be provided in the middle of the side of the support plate 20 away from the machine body 100, and be provided in the middle of the side of the support plate 20 away from the machine body 100, and

correspondingly, a position correspondingly, a position of the of the guide guide baron211 bar 211 the on the cleaning cleaning cloth 21 cloth 21 corresponds corresponds to the to the 5 5 mounting groove 203, which is also at the middle of the cleaning cloth 21. mounting groove 203, which is also at the middle of the cleaning cloth 21.

[0075]

[0075] In the smart cleaning device according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, In the smart cleaning device according to the embodiments of the present disclosure,

an end of the mounting groove 203 on the support plate 20 is a mounting end, and the other end an end of the mounting groove 203 on the support plate 20 is a mounting end, and the other end 2024204451

thereof is a stop end. The guide bar 211 may penetrate into or get out of the mounting groove 203 thereof is a stop end. The guide bar 211 may penetrate into or get out of the mounting groove 203

through the mounting end 211, and may be prevented from getting out of the mounting groove 203 through the mounting end 211, and may be prevented from getting out of the mounting groove 203

10 10 through the stop end. through the stop end.

[0076]

[0076] In some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the guide bar 211 may be a In some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the guide bar 211 may be a

plastic rod or a steel rod with a degree of rigidity, or a flexible bar. A cross section of the guide bar plastic rod or a steel rod with a degree of rigidity, or a flexible bar. A cross section of the guide bar

211 may be circular or non-circular. The cross section of the mounting groove 203 on the support 211 may be circular or non-circular. The cross section of the mounting groove 203 on the support

plate 20 has a shape of C or a shape similar to C as along as the guide bar 211 can be accommodated plate 20 has a shape of C or a shape similar to C as along as the guide bar 211 can be accommodated

15 15 and limited therein. An opening of the mounting groove 203 for the cleaning cloth 21 to extend and limited therein. An opening of the mounting groove 203 for the cleaning cloth 21 to extend

out of out of the the mounting groove203 mounting groove 203isisfacing facing downward, downward, i.e., an i.e., an opening openingofofa aC Cshape shapeisisfacing facing downward. An end of the mounting groove 203 is a protruding end without a stop structure for the downward. An end of the mounting groove 203 is a protruding end without a stop structure for the

guide bar 211 to be inserted, and the other end of the mounting groove 203 is a stop end with a guide bar 211 to be inserted, and the other end of the mounting groove 203 is a stop end with a

stop structure configured to prevent the guide bar 211 from dropping therefrom. That is, an end of stop structure configured to prevent the guide bar 211 from dropping therefrom. That is, an end of

20 20 the mounting groove 203 is closed and the other end thereof is open. A tail portion of the cleaning the mounting groove 203 is closed and the other end thereof is open. A tail portion of the cleaning

cloth 21 is fixedly disposed on the support plate 20 in a manner of matching the guide bar 211 with cloth 21 is fixedly disposed on the support plate 20 in a manner of matching the guide bar 211 with

the mounting groove 203, thereby improving stability of securing and preventing the cleaning cloth the mounting groove 203, thereby improving stability of securing and preventing the cleaning cloth

21 from escaping. The guide bar 211 and the mounting groove 203 are located on the support plate 21 from escaping. The guide bar 211 and the mounting groove 203 are located on the support plate

20 in a direction facing a forward direction of the smart cleaning robot 1. The cleaning cloth 21 is 20 in a direction facing a forward direction of the smart cleaning robot 1. The cleaning cloth 21 is

25 25 ensured to be mounted correctly by virtue of a way of firstly mounting the guide bar 211 and then ensured to be mounted correctly by virtue of a way of firstly mounting the guide bar 211 and then

pasting the cleaning cloth 21 onto a magic tape. pasting the cleaning cloth 21 onto a magic tape.

[0077]

[0077] Further referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the cleaning cloth 21 may be made of a same Further referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the cleaning cloth 21 may be made of a same

material as material as aa whole, whole, and mayalternatively and may alternatively be composite cleaning be composite cleaning cloth cloth 21 21 made madeofofdifferent different materials at materials at various various positions. positions.InInsome some optional optional embodiments embodiments ofofthe thepresent presentdisclosure, disclosure, the the 30 30 cleaning cloth 21 is a composite cleaning cloth 21. A main body of the cleaning cloth 21 has a cleaning cloth 21 is a composite cleaning cloth 21. A main body of the cleaning cloth 21 has a

substantially semi-circularshape, substantially semi-circular shape, an an inner inner portion portion thereof thereof is a is a water-permeable water-permeable area area made of made a of a 12

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material with a relatively high water permeability, a middle portion thereof is a decontamination material with a relatively high water permeability, a middle portion thereof is a decontamination 27 Jun 2024

area made of a relative rigid material configured to scrape off harder substances on a floor, and an area made of a relative rigid material configured to scrape off harder substances on a floor, and an

outer portion thereof is a water-absorbing area made of a material with a good water-absorbing outer portion thereof is a water-absorbing area made of a material with a good water-absorbing

property for absorbing water on the floor to remove water stains. As a result, cleaning deficiency property for absorbing water on the floor to remove water stains. As a result, cleaning deficiency

5 5 can be improved. The guide bar 211 is disposed on a liner section of the semicircular linear section. can be improved. The guide bar 211 is disposed on a liner section of the semicircular linear section.

[0078]

[0078] Further referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, in the smart cleaning device according to the Further referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, in the smart cleaning device according to the

embodiments of the embodiments of the present present disclosure, disclosure, a water a water through through hole hole 206 is 206 is provided provided in the support in the support plate plate 2024204451

20 and is configured to communicate water in the water tank 22 onto the cleaning cloth 21. In 20 and is configured to communicate water in the water tank 22 onto the cleaning cloth 21. In

some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the water tank 22 may be an electric-control some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the water tank 22 may be an electric-control

10 10 water tank 22 provided with a peristaltic pump, and a water path plate is disposed inside the smart water tank 22 provided with a peristaltic pump, and a water path plate is disposed inside the smart

cleaning robot 1. Optionally, the water path plate is a same-course water path plate 25 which is cleaning robot 1. Optionally, the water path plate is a same-course water path plate 25 which is

disposed between the machine body 100 and the support plate 20 and is detachably connected to disposed between the machine body 100 and the support plate 20 and is detachably connected to

the machine body 100. In addition, a water inlet and a water outlet 251 are provided on the same- the machine body 100. In addition, a water inlet and a water outlet 251 are provided on the same-

course water path plate 25. The water inlet is connected to a water outlet passage of the peristaltic course water path plate 25. The water inlet is connected to a water outlet passage of the peristaltic

15 15 pump inside the water tank 22, and a position of the water outlet 251 is provided corresponding to pump inside the water tank 22, and a position of the water outlet 251 is provided corresponding to

a position of the water through hole 206 in the support plate 20, so that water in the water tank 22 a position of the water through hole 206 in the support plate 20, SO that water in the water tank 22

flows onto the cleaning cloth 21 through the water outlet 251 of the same-course water path plate flows onto the cleaning cloth 21 through the water outlet 251 of the same-course water path plate

25 and the water through hole 206 of the support plate 20. 25 and the water through hole 206 of the support plate 20.

[0079]

[0079] Further referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in the smart cleaning device according to the Further referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in the smart cleaning device according to the

20 20 embodiment of the present disclosure, shapes and positions of butt-joint of the water tank 22 and embodiment of the present disclosure, shapes and positions of butt-joint of the water tank 22 and

the machine body 100 are correspondingly provided. That is, a shape of a portion of the machine the machine body 100 are correspondingly provided. That is, a shape of a portion of the machine

body which is used for docking the water tank 22 corresponds to a shape of the water tank 22. body which is used for docking the water tank 22 corresponds to a shape of the water tank 22.

After the water tank 22 is mounted to the machine body 100, an outer side wall of the water tank After the water tank 22 is mounted to the machine body 100, an outer side wall of the water tank

22 is matched with a side wall of the machine body 100, and a bottom wall of the water tank 22 is 22 is matched with a side wall of the machine body 100, and a bottom wall of the water tank 22 is

25 25 matched with the bottom wall of the machine body 100; and the water tank 22 at least partially matched with the bottom wall of the machine body 100; and the water tank 22 at least partially

surrounds an outer side of the fan in the machine body 100. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the fan is surrounds an outer side of the fan in the machine body 100. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the fan is

disposed inside disposed inside the the fan fan mounting position 16. mounting position 16. In In some someoptional optionalembodiments embodiments of the of the present present

disclosure, the water tank 22 is connected to or separated from the machine body 100 through the disclosure, the water tank 22 is connected to or separated from the machine body 100 through the

button 24; a notch 204 configured to receive the button 24 is provided on the support plate 20. For button 24; a notch 204 configured to receive the button 24 is provided on the support plate 20. For

30 30 example, the notch 204 is provided on the top of the support plate 20 and is matched with the example, the notch 204 is provided on the top of the support plate 20 and is matched with the

button 24 in shape. When the cleaning assembly 200 is required to be removed from the machine button 24 in shape. When the cleaning assembly 200 is required to be removed from the machine

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body 100, body 100, the the cleaning cleaning assembly 200 may assembly 200 maybebeseparated separated from fromthe the machine machinebody body100 100bybypressing pressing 27 Jun 2024

the button 24. the button 24.

[0080]

[0080] Further referring to FIG. 6, in the smart cleaning device according to the embodiment Further referring to FIG. 6, in the smart cleaning device according to the embodiment

of the present disclosure, in some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, an elastic part of the present disclosure, in some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, an elastic part

5 5 205 is disposed on a surface of a side of the support plate 20 facing the water tank 22. After being 205 is disposed on a surface of a side of the support plate 20 facing the water tank 22. After being

mounted on the water tank 22, the support plate 20 is in elastic contact with the water tank 22, so mounted on the water tank 22, the support plate 20 is in elastic contact with the water tank 22, SO

that the water tank 22 floats upward or downward relatively stably. In addition, the elastic part 205 that the water tank 22 floats upward or downward relatively stably. In addition, the elastic part 205 2024204451

on the support plate 20 abuts against the bottom surface of the water tank 22, so that in operation, on the support plate 20 abuts against the bottom surface of the water tank 22, SO that in operation,

pressing force is generated between the support plate 20 and the floor, and the cleaning cloth 21 is pressing force is generated between the support plate 20 and the floor, and the cleaning cloth 21 is

10 10 made in tight contact with the floor, and thus, a good cleaning effect is achieved. Optionally, the made in tight contact with the floor, and thus, a good cleaning effect is achieved. Optionally, the

elastic part 205 includes a plurality of elastic buttons which are disposed apart from each other on elastic part 205 includes a plurality of elastic buttons which are disposed apart from each other on

a baffle plate facing the water tank 22, and springs are disposed inside the elastic buttons, a baffle plate facing the water tank 22, and springs are disposed inside the elastic buttons,

respectively. respectively.

[0081]

[0081] It should be understood that the elastic part 205 may be, but not limited to the above It should be understood that the elastic part 205 may be, but not limited to the above

15 15 structure, and may alternatively be disposed on a surface of a side of the water tank 22 facing the structure, and may alternatively be disposed on a surface of a side of the water tank 22 facing the

support plate 20; and the elastic part 205 includes a plurality of elastic buttons which are disposed support plate 20; and the elastic part 205 includes a plurality of elastic buttons which are disposed

apart from each other on a surface of a side of the water tank 22 facing the support plate 20. apart from each other on a surface of a side of the water tank 22 facing the support plate 20.

Certainly, both the surface of the side of the water tank 22 facing the support plate 20 and the Certainly, both the surface of the side of the water tank 22 facing the support plate 20 and the

surface of the side of the support plate 20 facing the water tank 22 may further be provided with surface of the side of the support plate 20 facing the water tank 22 may further be provided with

20 20 elastic parts 205; after being mounted on the water tank 22, the support plate 20 is in elastic contact elastic parts 205; after being mounted on the water tank 22, the support plate 20 is in elastic contact

with the water tank 22. In a case that the surface of the side of the water tank 22 facing the support with the water tank 22. In a case that the surface of the side of the water tank 22 facing the support

plate 20 and the surface of the side of the support plate 20 facing the water tank 22 are provided plate 20 and the surface of the side of the support plate 20 facing the water tank 22 are provided

with an elastic parts 205, respectively, for example, the elastic part 205 on the surface of the side with an elastic parts 205, respectively, for example, the elastic part 205 on the surface of the side

of the water tank 22 facing the support plate 20 and the elastic part 205 on the surface of the side of the water tank 22 facing the support plate 20 and the elastic part 205 on the surface of the side

25 25 of the support plate 20 facing the water tank 22 are arranged in a staggered manner, so that a of the support plate 20 facing the water tank 22 are arranged in a staggered manner, SO that a

relatively good elastic contact effect is achieved between the water tank 22 and the support part relatively good elastic contact effect is achieved between the water tank 22 and the support part

20. 20.

[0082]

[0082] Further referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, for the smart cleaning device according to the Further referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, for the smart cleaning device according to the

embodiment of the present disclosure, in some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, embodiment of the present disclosure, in some optional embodiments of the present disclosure,

30 30 the machine the body100 machine body 100includes includesaasensing sensing system system(not (not shown), shown),aa control control system system (not (not shown), shown), aa drive system drive 10, aa power system 10, supply system, power supply system, aa human-machine human-machine interactionsystem, interaction system,a adry drycleaning cleaning 14

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portion 13, and the like. Various parts of the smart cleaning device will be described below. portion 13, and the like. Various parts of the smart cleaning device will be described below. 27 Jun 2024

[0083]

[0083] In some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the machine body 100 further In some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the machine body 100 further

includes an upper cover, a front portion, a rear portion, a chassis and the like. The machine body includes an upper cover, a front portion, a rear portion, a chassis and the like. The machine body

100 hasaasubstantially 100 has substantiallycircular circularshape, shape,and andmaymay alternatively alternatively have have other other shapes, shapes, including, including, but not but not

5 5 limited to, an approximately D shape which has square front portion and a circular rear portion. limited to, an approximately D shape which has square front portion and a circular rear portion.

[0084]

[0084] The sensing system includes a location determining device located above the machine The sensing system includes a location determining device located above the machine

body 100, a buffer disposed at the front portion of the machine body 100, a cliff sensor and an body 100, a buffer disposed at the front portion of the machine body 100, a cliff sensor and an 2024204451

ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, a magnetometer, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, an odometer, ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, a magnetometer, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, an odometer,

and other sensing devices. These sensing devices provide the control system with various location and other sensing devices. These sensing devices provide the control system with various location

10 10 information and motion status information of the smart cleaning device. The location determining information and motion status information of the smart cleaning device. The location determining

device includes, but is not limited to, an infrared transceiver, a camera and a laser distance sensor device includes, but is not limited to, an infrared transceiver, a camera and a laser distance sensor

(LDS). (LDS).

[0085]

[0085] The drive The drive system system 10 10isis configured configured to to drive drive the the machine body100 machine body 100and andcomponents components disposed thereon to move for autonomously traveling and cleaning. The drive system 10 includes disposed thereon to move for autonomously traveling and cleaning. The drive system 10 includes

15 15 a drive a drive wheel wheel module module101, 101, andand maymay emitemit driving driving instructions instructions based based on distance on distance and angle and angle

information, such as x, y, and θ components, to operate the smart cleaning robot 1 to travel across information, such as X, y, and 0 components, to operate the smart cleaning robot 1 to travel across

the ground. The drive wheel module 101 may control left and right wheels at the same time. To the ground. The drive wheel module 101 may control left and right wheels at the same time. To

control the movement of the smart cleaning device more precisely, the drive wheel module 101 control the movement of the smart cleaning device more precisely, the drive wheel module 101

includes a left drive wheel module and a right drive wheel module. The left and right drive wheel includes a left drive wheel module and a right drive wheel module. The left and right drive wheel

20 20 modules are disposed opposite to each other along a transverse axis defined by the machine body modules are disposed opposite to each other along a transverse axis defined by the machine body

100. Optionally,the 100. Optionally, theleft left and andright rightdrive drivewheel wheel modules modules are disposed are disposed symmetrically. symmetrically. To make To themake the

smart cleaning robot 1 to move more stably on the ground or to have stronger motion ability, the smart cleaning robot 1 to move more stably on the ground or to have stronger motion ability, the

smart cleaning robot 1 may include one or more driven wheels 102, which include, but are not smart cleaning robot 1 may include one or more driven wheels 102, which include, but are not

limited to, an universal wheel. limited to, an universal wheel.

25 25 [0086]

[0086] The drive wheel module 101 includes a traveling wheel, a drive motor, and a control The drive wheel module 101 includes a traveling wheel, a drive motor, and a control

circuit configured circuit configured to to control control the the drive drive motor. motor. The drive wheel The drive wheel module module101101 maymay further further be be connected to both a circuit configured to measure a drive current and an odometer. The drive wheel connected to both a circuit configured to measure a drive current and an odometer. The drive wheel

module101 module 101may maybebedetachably detachablyconnected connectedtotothe themachine machinebody body 100 100 to to facilitate detachment facilitate and detachment and

maintenance. The drive wheel may have an offset drop-type suspension system, which is fastened maintenance. The drive wheel may have an offset drop-type suspension system, which is fastened

30 30 to the to the machine body 100 machine body 100inin aa movable movablemanner, manner,for forexample, example,rotatably rotatablyattached attached to to the the machine machine

body 100, body 100, and and configured configured to to receive receive aaspring springbias downward bias downward and and biased biased away away from the machine from the machine

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body 100. The spring bias keeps the drive wheel in contact and traction with the ground with a body 100. The spring bias keeps the drive wheel in contact and traction with the ground with a 27 Jun 2024

certain grounding force; and in addition, cleaning elements (such as a brushroll 131) of the smart certain grounding force; and in addition, cleaning elements (such as a brushroll 131) of the smart

cleaning robot 1 further contact the floor with a certain grounding pressure. cleaning robot 1 further contact the floor with a certain grounding pressure.

[0087]

[0087] The front portion 14 of the machine body 100 may carry a buffer 122. In a case that the The front portion 14 of the machine body 100 may carry a buffer 122. In a case that the

5 5 drive wheel module 101 drive the smart cleaning robot 1 to travel on the floor during a cleaning drive wheel module 101 drive the smart cleaning robot 1 to travel on the floor during a cleaning

process, the buffer detects one or more events on a traveling path of the smart cleaning robot 1 process, the buffer detects one or more events on a traveling path of the smart cleaning robot 1

through the sensor system, such as an infrared sensor. The smart cleaning robot 1 may control the through the sensor system, such as an infrared sensor. The smart cleaning robot 1 may control the 2024204451

drive wheel module 101 to respond to events, such as obstacles and walls, detected by the buffer, drive wheel module 101 to respond to events, such as obstacles and walls, detected by the buffer,

to for example stay away from the obstacles. to for example stay away from the obstacles.

10 10 [0088]

[0088] The control The control system system is is disposed disposed on on aa main maincircuit circuit board board of of the the machine machinebody body100, 100, including a computing processor, such as a central processing unit and an application processor, including a computing processor, such as a central processing unit and an application processor,

in communication in witha anon-transitory communication with non-transitory memory, memory,such such as as a a harddisk, hard disk,a aflash flashmemory, memory, and and a a random access memory, and based on obstacle information fed back by the laser distance sensor, random access memory, and based on obstacle information fed back by the laser distance sensor,

the application processor creates an instant map of the environment where the smart cleaning robot the application processor creates an instant map of the environment where the smart cleaning robot

15 15 11 is is located located through through a a locating locating algorithm, algorithm, such such as as the the SLAM. SLAM. InIncombination combination with with distance distance

information and speed information fed back by a sensing device, such as the buffer, the cliff sensor information and speed information fed back by a sensing device, such as the buffer, the cliff sensor

11 andananultrasonic 11 and ultrasonicsensor, sensor,anan infrared infrared sensor, sensor, a magnetometer, a magnetometer, an accelerometer, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a gyroscope,

and an odometer, the control system comprehensively determines which operation state a ground and an odometer, the control system comprehensively determines which operation state a ground

sweeper is currently in, such as crossing a door threshold, climbing on a carpet, being located on sweeper is currently in, such as crossing a door threshold, climbing on a carpet, being located on

20 20 a cliff, being stuck above or below, a full dust box, and being picked up, and may further provide a cliff, being stuck above or below, a full dust box, and being picked up, and may further provide

a next action strategy for different situations, making operation of the smart cleaning robot 1 meet a next action strategy for different situations, making operation of the smart cleaning robot 1 meet

requirements of a user well, and providing a good user experience. Further, the control system may requirements of a user well, and providing a good user experience. Further, the control system may

plan an plan an efficient efficient and and reasonable reasonable cleaning cleaning path path and and aa cleaning cleaning manner mannerbased basedononinstant instantmap map information created through the SLAM, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the smart information created through the SLAM, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the smart

25 25 cleaning robot 1 significantly. cleaning robot 1 significantly.

[0089]

[0089] The power The powersupply supplysystem system includes includes a rechargeable a rechargeable battery,such battery, suchas asa nickel-metal a nickel-metal hydride battery and a lithium battery. The rechargeable battery may be connected to a charging hydride battery and a lithium battery. The rechargeable battery may be connected to a charging

control circuit, a battery pack charging temperature detecting circuit, and a battery under-voltage control circuit, a battery pack charging temperature detecting circuit, and a battery under-voltage

monitoring circuit, monitoring circuit, and the charging and the charging control control circuit, circuit, the the battery battery pack pack charging temperature charging temperature

30 30 detecting circuit, and the battery under-voltage monitoring circuit are further connected to a single detecting circuit, and the battery under-voltage monitoring circuit are further connected to a single

chip microcomputer control circuit. The smart cleaning robot is connected to a charging station chip microcomputer control circuit. The smart cleaning robot is connected to a charging station

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through a charging electrode disposed on a side or bottom of the machine body for charging. If through a charging electrode disposed on a side or bottom of the machine body for charging. If 27 Jun 2024

dust is attached to the exposed charging electrode, a plastic body around the electrode will melt dust is attached to the exposed charging electrode, a plastic body around the electrode will melt

and deform due to charge accumulation effect during a charging process, and even the electrode and deform due to charge accumulation effect during a charging process, and even the electrode

itself will be deformed, so that normal charging cannot continue. itself will be deformed, SO that normal charging cannot continue.

5 5 [0090]

[0090] The human-machine The human-machine interactionsystem interaction system1212includes includesa abutton button on onaa panel panel of of the the smart smart

cleaning robot, the button configured for a user to select a function, further includes a display cleaning robot, the button configured for a user to select a function, further includes a display

screen and/or an indicator lamp and/or a speaker, the display, the indicator lamp and the speaker screen and/or an indicator lamp and/or a speaker, the display, the indicator lamp and the speaker 2024204451

presenting the user a current state of the smart cleaning robot or function options, and may further presenting the user a current state of the smart cleaning robot or function options, and may further

include a mobile phone client program. For a path-guided cleaning device, a mobile phone client include a mobile phone client program. For a path-guided cleaning device, a mobile phone client

10 10 may present a user a map of an environment in which the device is located and the location of the may present a user a map of an environment in which the device is located and the location of the

smart cleaning robot, and may provide the user with more enriched and more humanized function smart cleaning robot, and may provide the user with more enriched and more humanized function

options. options.

[0091]

[0091] Further referring to FIG. 3, in order to describe behaviors of the smart cleaning robot 1 Further referring to FIG. 3, in order to describe behaviors of the smart cleaning robot 1

more clearly, directions are defined as follows: the smart cleaning robot 1 may travel on a floor more clearly, directions are defined as follows: the smart cleaning robot 1 may travel on a floor

15 15 through various through variouscombinations combinations of movements of movements with respect with respect to following to following three three mutually mutually perpendicular axes defined by the machine body 100: a front-rear axis X (that is, an axis along the perpendicular axes defined by the machine body 100: a front-rear axis X (that is, an axis along the

front portion 14 and rear portion 15 of the machine body 100), a transverse axis Y (that is, an axis front portion 14 and rear portion 15 of the machine body 100), a transverse axis Y (that is, an axis

perpendicular to the axis X and on the same horizontal plane with the axis X), and a central vertical perpendicular to the axis X and on the same horizontal plane with the axis X), and a central vertical

axis Z (an axis perpendicular to the plane formed by the axis X and the axis Y). A forward driving axis Z (an axis perpendicular to the plane formed by the axis X and the axis Y). A forward driving

20 20 direction along the front-rear axis X is referred to as "forward", and a backward driving direction direction along the front-rear axis X is referred to as "forward", and a backward driving direction

along the front-rear axis X is referred to as "backward". The direction of the transverse axis Y is along the front-rear axis X is referred to as "backward". The direction of the transverse axis Y is

essentially a direction in which an axis defined by a center point of a drive wheel module 101 essentially a direction in which an axis defined by a center point of a drive wheel module 101

extends between a right wheel and a left wheel of the smart cleaning robot 1. extends between a right wheel and a left wheel of the smart cleaning robot 1.

[0092]

[0092] The smart cleaning robot 1 may rotate around the Y axis. "Upward" designates a case The smart cleaning robot 1 may rotate around the Y axis. "Upward" designates a case

25 25 that a front portion of the smart cleaning robot 1 is tilted upward, and a rear portion is tilted that a front portion of the smart cleaning robot 1 is tilted upward, and a rear portion is tilted

downward; and "down" designates a case that the front portion of the smart cleaning robot 1 is downward; and "down" designates a case that the front portion of the smart cleaning robot 1 is

tilted downward, and the rear portion is tilted upward. In addition, the smart cleaning robot 1 may tilted downward, and the rear portion is tilted upward. In addition, the smart cleaning robot 1 may

rotate around the Z axis. In a forward direction of the smart cleaning robot 1, "turn right" designates rotate around the Z axis. In a forward direction of the smart cleaning robot 1, "turn right" designates

a case that the smart cleaning robot 1 is tilted to a right side of the X axis; and "turn left" designates a case that the smart cleaning robot 1 is tilted to a right side of the X axis; and "turn left" designates

30 30 in a case that the smart cleaning robot 1 is tilted to a left side of the X axis. in a case that the smart cleaning robot 1 is tilted to a left side of the X axis.

[0093]

[0093] A dust A dust box box is is mounted in an mounted in an accommodating accommodating cavity cavity byby means means of mechanical of mechanical clasp- clasp-

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chuckle, a chuckle shrinks when a clasp is pressed, and the chuckle sticks out and is stuck in a chuckle, a chuckle shrinks when a clasp is pressed, and the chuckle sticks out and is stuck in a 27 Jun 2024

groove in the accommodating cavity. groove in the accommodating cavity.

[0094]

[0094] The above-mentioned The above-mentionedcleaning cleaningassembly assembly200 200 servesasasa awet serves wetcleaning cleaningportion portion of of the the smart cleaning robot 1, and mainly serves to mop a to-be-cleaned surface (such as a floor) with a smart cleaning robot 1, and mainly serves to mop a to-be-cleaned surface (such as a floor) with a

5 5 cleaning cloth 21 containing a cleaning liquid. The dry cleaning portion 13 mainly serves to clean cleaning cloth 21 containing a cleaning liquid. The dry cleaning portion 13 mainly serves to clean

solid particulate pollutants on the to-be-cleaned surface by a structure such as a cleaning brush. solid particulate pollutants on the to-be-cleaned surface by a structure such as a cleaning brush.

Functions of the dry cleaning portion 13 is achieved by a second cleaning portion including a Functions of the dry cleaning portion 13 is achieved by a second cleaning portion including a 2024204451

brushroll 131, a dust box, a fan, an air outlet, and a connecting component connecting the four. brushroll 131, a dust box, a fan, an air outlet, and a connecting component connecting the four.

The brushroll 131 with interference with the floor sweeps garbage on the floor, rolls it in front of The brushroll 131 with interference with the floor sweeps garbage on the floor, rolls it in front of

10 10 a dust suction opening between the brushroll 131 and the dust box, and then suctions it into the a dust suction opening between the brushroll 131 and the dust box, and then suctions it into the

dust box through a gas flow with a suction force, produced by the fan and passing through the dust dust box through a gas flow with a suction force, produced by the fan and passing through the dust

box. Dust removal capacity of the smart cleaning robot 1 may be characterized by dust pickup box. Dust removal capacity of the smart cleaning robot 1 may be characterized by dust pickup

efficiency (DPU) of garbage. The dust pickup efficiency DPU is affected by the structure and efficiency (DPU) of garbage. The dust pickup efficiency DPU is affected by the structure and

materials of the roller brush 131, by a wind power utilization rate of an air duct formed by the dust materials of the roller brush 131, by a wind power utilization rate of an air duct formed by the dust

15 15 suction opening, the dust box, the fan, the air outlet and the connecting component connecting the suction opening, the dust box, the fan, the air outlet and the connecting component connecting the

four, and four, and by a type by a type and and power powerofofthe thefan. fan. Compared Compared with with ordinary ordinary plug-invacuum plug-in vacuum cleaners, cleaners,

improvement in dust pickup efficiency is more significant for the smart cleaning robot 1 with improvement in dust pickup efficiency is more significant for the smart cleaning robot 1 with

limited energy. limited energy. The Theimprovement improvement in dust in the the dust pickup pickup efficiency efficiency directly directly reduces reduces energy energy

requirements, that is, the smart cleaning robot 1 that can clean a floor of 80 square meters with one requirements, that is, the smart cleaning robot 1 that can clean a floor of 80 square meters with one

20 20 charge previously can be improved to clean a floor of 100 square meters or more with one charge. charge previously can be improved to clean a floor of 100 square meters or more with one charge.

In addition, a service life of a battery with reduced charging times may further be greatly prolonged, In addition, a service life of a battery with reduced charging times may further be greatly prolonged,

so that the frequency of battery replacements by a user may further be decreased. More intuitively SO that the frequency of battery replacements by a user may further be decreased. More intuitively

and importantly, the improvement in the dust pickup efficiency relates to the most apparent and and importantly, the improvement in the dust pickup efficiency relates to the most apparent and

important user experience, and the user may directly draw a conclusion whether sweeping is well important user experience, and the user may directly draw a conclusion whether sweeping is well

25 25 done or not /wiping is well done or not. The dry cleaning assembly 13 may further include a side done or not /wiping is well done or not. The dry cleaning assembly 13 may further include a side

brush 132, a rotating shaft of which that is angled relative to the floor for moving debris into a brush 132, a rotating shaft of which that is angled relative to the floor for moving debris into a

cleaning region of the brushroll 131 of the second cleaning portion. cleaning region of the brushroll 131 of the second cleaning portion.

[0095]

[0095] The embodiment The embodimentof of thepresent the presentdisclosure disclosure further further provides provides aa cleaning cleaning assembly assembly 200 200

which may which maybebethe the above-mentioned above-mentionedcleaning cleaningassembly assembly200. 200. 30 30 [0096]

[0096] Althoughthe Although thepresent presentdisclosure disclosurehas hasbeen been described described withwith reference reference to optional to optional

embodiments of the present disclosure, variants may be made and equivalents may be substituted embodiments of the present disclosure, variants may be made and equivalents may be substituted

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for components of the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. for components of the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. 27 Jun 2024

In particular, as long as there is no conflict in structure, the technical features mentioned in the In particular, as long as there is no conflict in structure, the technical features mentioned in the

embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined in any manner. The present disclosure is embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined in any manner. The present disclosure is

not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and includes all technical solutions not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and includes all technical solutions

5 5 falling within the scope of the claims. falling within the scope of the claims.

[0097]

[0097] Reference to any prior art in the specification is not an acknowledgement or suggestion Reference to any prior art in the specification is not an acknowledgement or suggestion

that this prior art forms part of the common general knowledge in any jurisdiction or that this prior that this prior art forms part of the common general knowledge in any jurisdiction or that this prior 2024204451

art could reasonably be expected to be combined with any other piece of prior art by a skilled art could reasonably be expected to be combined with any other piece of prior art by a skilled

person in the art. person in the art.

10 10 [0098]

[0098] By way of clarification and for avoidance of doubt, as used herein and except where By way of clarification and for avoidance of doubt, as used herein and except where

the context the context requires requires otherwise, otherwise, the the term term"comprise" "comprise" andand variations variations of the of the term, term, such such as as "comprising", "comprises" "comprising", "comprises" and and"comprised", "comprised",areare notnot intended intended to exclude to exclude further further additions, additions,

components, integers or steps. components, integers or steps.

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CLAIMS 19 Dec 2025

1. A cleaning assembly, capable of being mounted on a machine body of a smart cleaning device, wherein: the cleaning assembly comprises a connecting plate and a soft cleaning body, the connecting plate and the machine body are detachably connected, when the connecting plate is mounted into or removed from the machine body, the connecting plate moves in a forward direction or a backward direction of the machine body; the cleaning assembly further comprises a liquid containing box, and 2024204451

the connecting plate is secured to the machine body via the liquid containing box wherein when the connecting plate is mounted into the machine body, the connecting plate is mounted at a bottom portion of the liquid containing box through a guide structure.

2. The cleaning assembly according to claim 1, wherein the liquid containing box is an electric- control water tank.

3. The cleaning assembly according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the connecting plate and the soft cleaning body are detachably connected.

4. The cleaning assembly according to claim 3, wherein the connecting plate and the soft cleaning body are detachably connected through a slide assembly, the slide assembly comprises a mounting groove and a guide bar which are mutually matched, the mounting groove is provided on one of the connecting plate and the soft cleaning body, and the guide bar is disposed on the other one of the connecting plate and the soft cleaning body, and the guide bar is operatively inserted into the mounting groove to connect the soft cleaning body to the connecting plate, and operatively gets out of the mounting groove to separate the soft cleaning body from the connecting plate.

5. The cleaning assembly according to claim 4, wherein a first end of the mounting groove is a mounting end, and a second end of the mounting groove is a stop end, the guide bar is operatively inserted into or operatively gets out of the mounting groove through the mounting end, and is prevented from getting out of the mounting groove through the stop end.

6. The cleaning assembly according to claim 5, wherein the first end of the mounting groove is sealed and the second end of the mounting groove is of an opening structure.

7. The cleaning assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein after the connecting plate is mounted into the machine body, the connecting plate is capable of floating upward or downward relative to the liquid containing box.

8. The cleaning assembly according to claim 1 or claim 7, wherein at least one of a surface of a side of the liquid containing box facing the connecting plate and a surface of a side of the connecting plate facing the liquid containing box is provided with an elastic part, and after the connecting plate is mounted at the bottom portion of the liquid containing box, the connecting plate is in elastic contact 19 Dec 2025 with the liquid containing box.

9. The cleaning assembly according to claim 8, wherein the elastic part comprises a plurality of elastic buttons disposed apart from each other.

10. The cleaning assembly according to claim 1, wherein the guide structure comprises a guide protrusion and a guide groove which are mutually matched, the guide protrusion is disposed on one of the connecting plate and the liquid containing box, and the guide groove is disposed on the other one of the connecting plate and the liquid containing box, wherein a thickness of the guide protrusion 2024204451 is less than a depth of the guide groove.

11. The cleaning assembly according to claim 1, wherein after being mounted on the liquid containing box, the connecting plate is connected to the liquid containing box through a connecting structure, the connecting structure comprises a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure which are mutually matched, wherein the first connecting structure is disposed on the liquid containing box, and the second connecting structure is disposed on the connecting plate.

12. The cleaning assembly according to claim 11, wherein the connecting structure further comprises a control structure, the control structure is disposed on one of the liquid containing box and the connecting plate and is configured to control the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure to be connected with each other or to be separated from each other.

13. The cleaning assembly according to claim 12, wherein the control structure is disposed on the connecting plate, and is integrated with the second connecting structure.

14. The cleaning assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein liquid in the liquid containing box is firstly conveyed to inside of the smart cleaning device and finally conveyed to the soft cleaning body.

15. The cleaning assembly according to claim 12, wherein a water path plate is disposed inside the smart cleaning device, and a water inlet of the water path plate is connected to a water outlet passage of the liquid containing box.

16. A smart cleaning device, comprising a machine body and a cleaning assembly, the cleaning assembly being capable of being mounted on the machine body, wherein: the cleaning assembly comprises a connecting plate and a soft cleaning body, the cleaning assembly is detachably connected to the machine body through the connecting plate, when the connecting plate is mounted into or removed from the machine body, the connecting plate moves in a forward direction or a backward direction of the machine body; the smart cleaning device further comprises a liquid containing box, and the connecting plate is secured to the machine body via the liquid containing box, wherein when the connecting plate is mounted into the machine body, the connecting plate is 19 Dec 2025 mounted at a bottom portion of the liquid containing box through a guide structure.

17. The smart cleaning device according to claim 16, wherein when the connecting plate is mounted into or removed from the machine body, the connecting plate is mounted into or removed from the liquid containing box. 2024204451